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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie Recipe™

My Black folks’ sweet potato pie recipe is the creamy, cinnamon-kissed, vanilla-scented slice of heritage that shows up at every holiday table and soul food Sunday. Made with love, seasoned with tradition, and baked to perfection, this pie tells a story in every bite!
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Sweet potatoes roasting: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Food
Servings: 8
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Shaunda Necole

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes washed, scrubbed, and unpeeled (equals about 3 cups when mashed)
  • 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 5 tablespoons butter unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
  • 2 tablespoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ginger minced
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Wash and scrub the sweet potatoes and set them aside, then preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • You can use either homemade or store-bought uncooked pie crust, dough, or shell in a pie pan. If you're using your own pie pan, grease it, place the uncooked pie crust in it, and set it aside.
  • Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or foil, place the sweet potatoes on it, and roast the sweet potatoes in the oven for 40 minutes or until tender.
  • Remove the cooked potatoes from the oven, and once the sweet potatoes have cooled, the skin will easily peel away, revealing the soft, roasted flesh. 
  • To prepare to make the pie filling, gather 3 cups of sweet potato flesh.
  • Add the softened sweet potato flesh, evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg, melted butter, vanilla extract, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, ground cloves, and salt to a large bowl.
  • To make the pie filling, combine the potato flesh with the ingredients using an electric mixer at high speed until smooth.
  • Pour the sweet potato pie filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake the sweet potato pie at 350 degrees F for 30 minutes or until the filling is firm and puffing in the center. (Note that cooking times may differ based on the type of oven you're using.)
  • Let the pie cool for at least 4 hours or overnight before garnishing or slicing.
  • Optionally, garnish with whipped cream and sprinkle cinnamon on top. Serve warm and enjoy!

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Nutrition

Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 198mg | Potassium: 488mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 35g | Vitamin A: 12243IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 179mg | Iron: 1mg
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